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Type (of Object or Artwork):

Photographic Print

Title (of Artwork / Object):

Photographic Print

Date Created (of Object / Artwork):

Early 20th Century

Description (Object or Artwork):

This postcard shows a group of Indian patients, officers and orderlies at the Royal Pavilion Indian Hospital. In the front centre sits Mir Dast. The Royal Pavilion, Dome and Corn Exchange acted as a military hospital for wounded Indian soldiers from December 1914 until early 1916. A Muslim Pathan, Mir Dast was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V at the Pavilion in August 1915. This photograph was probably taken during the ceremony.